Description Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid £26,421 per annum (pro rata if part time) 37 hours - Flexible working options available Fixed Term or Secondment for up to 1 year We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Placement and Contracts Officer and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy. Your role and responsibilities You will source placements for Children and Young People in Care up to the age of 18 years old work with both internal and external professionals and the external provider market negotiating suitable individual packages for Children and Young People, ensuring contract compliance and financial accountability. You will need to: be a team player with strong IT skills understand customer needs and know how to deliver a good customer service experience have high level communication and IT skills, with an ability to contribute to a team approach have the ability to work confidently under your own initiative and work independently to resolve a range of issues show accuracy and a keen eye for detail have excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to achieve deadlines and team objectives. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team The Corporate Parenting Placements and Contract Team are a countywide operational service that undertakes the placement finding and matches with associated purchasing arrangements and in-house resources for children and young people. Recording, quality assurance and contract monitoring of all placements & associated support services, including the provision of foster, respite, residential care placements and bespoke packages. You will be offered on-going training and opportunities to gain knowledge and experience. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from males. These groups are currently underrepresented in this role/service/directorate/SCC. For more information Please contact Nicola Lewis (she/her), for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 260207 or emailing Nicola.lewis2suffolk.gov.uk If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. You should use the Supporting Statement template. Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk Closing date: 11.30pm, 5 November 2024 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid